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Thanks all for your responses. We are aware of anaphalactic shock, etc. Have not seen horseflys around the grapes before. She has not had any other adverse reaction other than itching and headache so we are still in the dark. Will look a bit more carefully into the leaves before picking in the future. BTW, the grapes this year are not too great in our (Lunigiana) area. Thanks again, Fred

Thanks all for your input. (sorry about the checks vs cheques; guess you were writing cheques long before we colonists were writing checks) In this case, they were sent to us and we were sending them to a US bank marked for deposit only. Fred

Thanks for the input, guys. We are dealing with farm property, "garage' for "farm equipment" not to be "permanent," which restricts choices to prefab; metal or wood, or wooden structure. Stone, concrete, etc. not in the cards. Thanks, Fred

Thanks, Alan, we are squared away as far as permissions are concerned. Would be interested to know of any cost comparative experiences by anyone. The site is level, hardpacked, easily accessible by equipment, however subject to some periodic pretty stiff winds. We have the capability to "stickbuild" should that be the best solution. Fred

Cannot think of any instance buying land in Italy without going through a Notaio. Full Stop.

Thanks for your response, will pm you. Fred

Thanks for the lead. Might warrant a trip over to the coast to see firsthand. If all works out, we owe you a bottle or two. Fred

Valentina, Thanks for the info, a good source. We've had the pleasure of learning Italian cuisine from  two neighbor ladies in our village who used to have their own restaurant and still prepare Sunday dinner for their family which includes us. Fred

Thanks for the information. Looked good on-line. Will pass on info to the "students." Fred

Have purchased one of the special Lidl wading pools. Anyone have any experience with these inflatable types as to what type of pump is needed to inflate???Thanks